The Post then made the obvious point that such hitherto unpresidential footwear makes the commander in chief look a bit soft — or, as a “DC observer” put it, “You don’t think you’re going to see Vladimir Putin wearing flip-flops, do you?”

But remember, DC insider, the weather in Russia is not exactly ideal for flip-flops. But maybe Vlad breaks out his pair of toeless Adidas after a few vodkas, am I right? Nostrovia!